Kids Book Index
Christine Babinec, illustrated by Vivan Mineker
This picture book focuses on consent, boundaries, and communication around hugs. It presents listening, mutuality, understanding, and love as part of those conversations. The book makes room for both choices: children can refuse a hug, and they can also agree to one. Its approach treats practicing consent skills as a positive part of communicating with others.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
SylvieJean Reidy, illustrated by Lucy CumminsSylvie is a graphic memoir about a young artist living in a French school, where her father is the principal. Her joyful childhood there gives her the means to make art and choose a life direction beyond other people’s expectations. The book portrays her pursuit of art and a self-directed path through cartoon-like artwork. Jean Reidy wrote this 352-page book.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure AD660LATOS Book Level 4.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Monster and Me 1: Who’s the Scaredy-Cat?Cort Lane, illustrated by Ankitha KiniFreddy von Frankenstein lives on a supernatural mountain with his monster older brother, F.M., and Riya, his adopted werecat sister. Together, the three explore their unusual home and meet fantastical creatures that live there. Their adventure includes danger, laughter, and encounters that require them to face what frightens them.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
When the Sky GlowsNell C. Beckerman, illustrated by David LitchfieldThis nonfiction picture book explores why natural events can make the sky appear luminous. It addresses sunrise and lightning alongside rainbows, volcanoes, meteors, and eclipses. Rather than focusing on a single event, the book brings together a range of light-filled natural phenomena and explains the science that accounts for their glowing appearances.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeLexile Text Measure AD920LATOS Book Level 6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details